Get ready to transform your ordinary baking routine into an extraordinary culinary adventure! These Lemon Sugar Cookie Sandwiches are not just cookies—they're a burst of sunshine between two delicate, buttery layers. Imagine biting into a cloud-like cookie with a zesty lemon frosting that will transport you to a summer garden with every single bite. Whether you're looking to impress guests, treat yourself, or simply elevate your dessert game, these cookie sandwiches are about to become your new obsession!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 sandwiches
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup lemon frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This will ensure that the baking soda is evenly distributed throughout the flour.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer on medium speed.
- Add the large egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the butter and sugar mixture. Beat until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough cookies.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but they will firm up as they cool.
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, take one cookie and spread a generous amount of lemon frosting on the flat side. Top with another cookie, flat side down, to create a sandwich.
- Repeat the frosting and sandwiching process with the remaining cookies until all are assembled.
- Serve the lemon sugar cookie sandwiches immediately or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Tips
- • Always use room temperature butter and egg for smoother, more evenly mixed dough • Zest your lemon directly over the mixing bowl to capture all those fragrant essential oils • Don't overmix the dough—mix just until ingredients are combined to keep cookies tender • Use a cookie scoop for uniform-sized cookies that bake evenly • Let cookies cool completely before frosting to prevent melting • For extra lemony punch, add a little lemon extract to the frosting • Store cookies in a single layer to prevent frosting from getting smashed • These cookies taste even better the next day as the flavors meld together
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 40mg
